Obituaries

Dear Jane and family, sending our condolences to you all on the passing of Joe. Love Loredana, John and Tara

Dear Dad, you will be sorely missed 😢. But at least we had a last dance together...... We will always remember the great times we had at family get-togethers - swimming in the pool with the cousins while you cooked on the BBQ, the picnics where you'd pack up the portable BBQ, camping at Phillip Island one long weekend (where mum slept in the car instead - can't remember if that was for comfort or coz she didn't like the tent), the fantastic holiday to Malta 🇲🇹 where we met so many cousins, the regular Sunday visits to see mum's cousins or aunts/uncles and geez there were a lot of them - as a kid it felt like we drove for ages often falling asleep in the car before we got there and the weekend get-togethers at the regular weekend hangout - 'Ma's Place' (unfortunately Pa had passed away before any of us grandchildren were born). I remember growing up you adults would play bingo or card games, all bringing your jars of loose change placing 1, 2 or 5c bets (big spenders!) and telling all us kids to go play as it was serious adults business 😆 lol. I remember the balls you and mum would attend when we were younger, getting all dressed up and having us babysat, but bringing us back the after dinner mints. I remember the yearly work parties you'd throw at home for all your staff from the bank as their manager. I remember the times I'd be out in the garage with you using what I considered my tools (coz they were little versions of what you used) while you built something like your breeding boxes for the many budgies you used to have. So many, many memories!! It wasn't easy visiting you in the Aged Care Facility over the last 5 months - knowing you wanted to come home at times, but being unable to do so. I'd bring you your favourite vanilla slices. However, it was wonderful that you were able to get out and spend Christmas with us all. And you never lost your sense of humour! If the nurses said you had a handsome face, you'd inform them that you were taken (married)! If Karen and I asked who was your favourite, you'd say you didn't want to incriminate yourself so declined to answer lol. We will miss you heaps! Good bye Daddy 😘 Love always, Monique P.S - I know I was your favourite, but we won't tell Karen!

Hi Jane and all the family, It's Marthese. Salvu, myself and all the Bonnici family extend our deepest condolences. Joe's wonderful character, love for God, and his family will always be remembered. We affectionately called him "Mr. Caperman" due to his fondness for capers. That's how we'll cherish his memory. May Joe rest in peace, and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care, Marthese, Salvu, and the Bonnici family

Dearest Uncle, I have many fond memories when I was young when our families spent many sundays together. I remember our family picnics, playing cricket, saturday night family get togethers and cousins sleepovers. Those memories will stay with me forever. You were a wonderful uncle with a heart of gold, warm and funny, you always made me smile. I will miss you. Rest in peace Your God Daughter Louise xx

Dear Aunt Jane, Monique, Karen, Daniel, and the entire family, Our hearts are heavy upon learning about the loss of Uncle Joe. He will be forever remembered as a man with a perpetual smile, spreading joy to everyone around him. Our visit to Australia holds cherished memories of the warmth and welcome you all extended to us. Please accept our deepest condolences, and may you find solace knowing that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you love and strength during this challenging time. With heartfelt sympathy, Sandra and Frankie

Dear Jane & family, sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. Fond memories of growing up together in Malta. Rest In Peace Joe. Oscar & Elizabeth Grech.

The Micallef Household was my second home as a child. Walking down the driveway to the side door and Uncle Joe or Aunty Jane opening it ever welcoming to (what I now realise) were those annoying kids, Coren & Lee from across the road! Uncle Joe & Aunty Jane both always with a big smile, a cheeky tease and open arms. Coming from a small family ourselves, Monique, Karen & Daniel always felt like the cousins we got to choose😀 I loved the Micallef household so very much! The delicious Sunday lunches, the tours around Uncle Joe's vegie garden and of course all his budgies! I also credit my enjoyment of cricket solely to sitting and watching in the air conditioning with Uncle Joe on a hot summers day. Taking me to St Mary's church with your beautiful family on the regular... So many truly wonderful memories for which I am grateful. What a beautiful man you were Uncle Joe. Thanks to you and the whole family for being so amazing to me growing up. Love and miss you all. Coren xx

Dear Jane & Family, our sincerest condolences for your loss, he was a loved brother & uncle and will be missed. Memories are ours to treasure. Love Doris, Steven, Craig & family.

To all the micallef family. My thoughts are with you. What can I say Mr micallef was my dad once my dad had passed. He treated me like his own daughter. I got many a lecture from him but all deserved. He was always there for me with advice or support. He allowed me to join in family holidays and family festivities. I cherish all those memories. I'm glad you got to see your demons win a flag. Xxx Love Paula

To Jane, Monique, Karen, Daniel and family. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences for the passing of Joe. Please know that we are thinking of you during this time. Joe was a wonderful brother to Vince, brother in law, uncle/godfather and neighbour to us and will always be thankful of the times that we had and memories created. May he rest in peace. Love Maryanne and Anthony.

Gosh Joe, what can I write. We had so much fun and love with you Jane and the family. You helped and supported George and I from the first time I met you at the Bank then when we moved in across the road. We borrowed a corkscrew first !! So many memories of all our kids together. From when we first went to Church, Coren and Lee remember how much you supported them. You and Jane know how much we will miss you. We will see you soon Jane

Dearest Aunty Jane, Monique, Karen, Daniel, partners and grandchildren, My heartfelt condolences for the passing of Uncle Joe. I remember Uncle Joe for his beautiful smile and the joy he carried with him. He was a remarkable man, giving you his full attention, honest opinion, and with humour. I sought his banking expertise at one point and knew l was in the hands of a knowledgeable, trustworthy and highly respected man. I know my mother had a deep love and connection with Uncle Joe, talking over the years of how she looked up to him and how they got up to mischief as children. Should it be within her capability, my recently dearly departed mother will there waiting to greet him with loving and compassionate arms. Our departed loved ones leave their legacy in our hearts and minds/memories. We become more than we were, better people, as we share their loving kindness. I wpray for Uncle Joe's peace and the peace of your entire family now and in the days to come. Love, Rochelle and family

To Jane and Family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. He'll be missed by all and we'll cherish the time and memories we spent together. May he rest in peace, love and thoughts Connie, Tony and Family.

My condolences to Jane and family , I really loved you uncle Joe I'll always remember your cheeky smile, may you rip🌹 love Tammy spiteri